The Board denied service connection for melanoma, left foot gout, and right foot gout as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's service, including his presumed exposure to Agent Orange.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not persuasively weigh in favor of a finding that the Veteran's melanoma, left foot gout, and right foot gout began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The Board considered the presumption under the PACT Act but found no indication of an association between the disabilities claimed by the Veteran and toxic exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- melanoma, left foot gout, right foot gout
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099872
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